Explore new places in your local area, adventure in the UK’s National Parks, or enjoy a coastal getaway with Ordnance Survey, your essential travel companion.
Known for our iconic paper maps, walking guide books, and award-winning OS Maps App, we provide inspiration for your next UK adventure here at Get Outside. From the Shetland Isles to the South West Coast Path, you’ll find plenty of ideas for your next outdoor adventure in the UK.
British National Parks
Our UK National Parks exist to enable everyone to enjoy getting outside into unspoilt nature and to preserve the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife for future generations.
Choose a National Park from the list below or use the interactive map to start planning a National Park adventure.
Explore More UK Walking Routes and Inspiring Adventures
Most popular walking routes in OS Maps
OS Maps users have been busy over the last six months, following thousands of routes and saving their favourites. To help inspire your next adventure, we’re sharing the top 10 most popular walking route. All these routes are Trusted Routes, so they’ve been tried and tested by our partner experts up and down the nation, guaranteeing a great walk.
Car-free Peaks in the Peak District
Public transport accessible walk taking in two peaks – Lose Hill and Mam Tor. Sweeping views, ig, rocks for fun photos, possible pooh sticks and the option to descend to Edale village for refreshments. With well-marked paths and mostly steady grades this walk shows off the best of the area. Public transport available at both ends, or park in Hope and retrace your steps from the Mam Tor summit.
10 best dog walks
Walking your dog on the same path each day can get boring, so why not mix things up and plot new routes to enjoy with your four-legged friend. We’ve found some of the best places to walk your dog and picked 10 best dog-friendly routes, tried and tested by our OS Champions and their canine companions.
8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners
OS Champion Alex Middleton shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here’s 8 of his favourite spots for hiking near London which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city. All these routes make a great spring walk.
London’s best parks for dog walking
If you want to walk your dog in London and feel like your options are limited due to it being a huge city, you couldn’t be more wrong! We take a look at some of the best parks for dog walking in London and where they are on the map.
Top urban hills that are worth the climb
Hills make a great place to walk. You’ll benefit from an excellent workout and when you reach the top, will be rewarded with some great views. Here are our top urban hills that are worth the climb. Find hills near you.
Walking in Mud
It’s that time of year when many of your favourite paths can turn into a quagmire. Here are some on how to deal with walking in mud and how to plan a walking route that may avoid it.
A bothy adventure and two Munros
OS GetOutside Champion Cat Webster takes us on a two-day bothy adventure, taking in two Munros along the way.
Top 20 romantic walks
Whether you’re madly in love or a happy singleton, you can plan a romantic walk with a beloved partner, family or four-legged friend at any time of year – a must on Valentine’s Day! Discover the best romantic walks across Great Britain and find one near you near you.
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